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Discussion: Did Yeezy Jump over the Jumpman? #FACTS or Fiction? (Kanye Diss Song Reaction)
Descriptionhttp://www.collectivekicks.com for sneaker news Article from Complex: The Real #Facts Behind Kanye West's Diss Song to Nike: http://bit.ly/1RgDZbd "Kanye West did something last night that only Kanye West could get away with: releasing a new song on New Year's Eve that had the Internet shift its attention away from More
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Article from Complex:
The Real #Facts Behind Kanye West's Diss Song to Nike: http://bit.ly/1RgDZbd
"Kanye West did something last night that only Kanye West could get away with: releasing a new song on New Year's Eve that had the Internet shift its attention away from reminiscing over the year that was about to pass and focus on West's disdain with Nike, the brand he formerly had two sneakers with before moving onto adidas.
It's undoubtedly been a big year for adidas, which saw the German sportswear brand release three styles of Kanye West footwear — the Yeezy 750 Boost, Yeezy Boost 350, and Yeezy 950 — while connecting with new consumers through sneakers such as the Ultra Boost, which we ranked as the no.1 sneaker of 2015, and signing Houston Rockets guard James Harden to a $200M contract.
James Harden being delivered adidas sneakers, image via adidas
In his new song "Facts," West asserts that the adidas Yeezy line has "jumped over the Jumpman," a claim he previously made about his Nike Air Yeezy sneakers, too. West's rationale is based around the hype — perceived or real — centered around the releases of his shoes, while Air Jordans have had trouble creating the same buzz in recent times. He even goes on to say that fellow rapper Drake and longtime friend and manager Don C., who both received their own Air Jordan collaborations in 2015, are the only two people holding the brand together, rapping, "If Nike ain't had Drizzy
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